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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues
to run
when operator Jeaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor
cut
_ uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
!o
Faulty operator-safety
presence centre! system.
i.
Worn, beet or loose blade.
2.
Mower deck not teveL
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4.
Sent btede mandrel.
5.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
I.
Engine speed too sieve.
2.
Travel speed too fast.
3.
Wet grass.
4.
Mower deck not level
5.
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn.
9.
Blades improperly installed.
t0.
Improper blades used.
1!.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
i.
Switch is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse.
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator.
1.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
1.
Check wiring, switches
and cennectienso
ff not
corrected, contact an authorized
service center/
department.
t.
Replace btade. Tighten blade boJt.
2,
Levei _wer
deck.
3.
Clean underside of mower housing.
4.
Replace blade mandrel
5.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Replace mower drive beJto
3.
Replace idler pulleyo
4.
Replace blade mandrel
1.
Race throttle control in "FAST" position.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
3.
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4.
Level mower deck.
5.
Check tires for proper air pressure.
6.
Replece/sharpen
blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Replace mower drive belt.
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.
Replace with blades listed in this manual.
lt.
Clean around mandrels to open vent hotes.
1.
Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and a!!ow
to idJefor 30 seconds before stopping
engine.
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